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7 Killed in Grisly Accident Along Kisumu-Busia Road

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 11 May 2020.

Published on May 11, 2020, a tragic road accident occurred at Kisian Junction along Kisumu-Busia road, claiming seven lives and leaving two others in critical condition at a Kisumu hospital.

A trailer driver lost control of the vehicle while attempting to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle, resulting in a devastating crash into several parked matatus.

Witnesses claim the driver was headed to Kibos Sugar Company when the accident occurred, and irate members of the public subsequently set the truck on fire.

County police boss Ranson Lolmodoni has confirmed that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.

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